I Know My First Name Is Steven
“Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later”
1989•1 Seasons•2 Episodes•6.7•Ended
DramaCrime
In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
Network
NBC
Origin
US
Cast
Corin Nemec
Steven Stayner
Cindy Pickett
Kay Stayner
John Ashton
Del Stayner
Arliss Howard
Kenneth Parnell
Luke Edwards
Steven Stayner (Age 7)
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Irving Murphy
Jacob Gelman
Timmy White
Ray Walston
Bob Augustine
Peter Michael Goetz
Pat Hallford
Gregg Henry
Officer Kean
Jim Haynie
Officer Scott
Barbara Tarbuck
School Counselor
Scott Curtis
Cary Stayner (Age 11)
Todd Eric Andrews
Cary Stayner (Age 18)
Stephanie Walski
Cindy Stayner (Age 9)
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